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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.23, 936.24 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.23, 936.24 and 503.20 is: 754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.23 : 936.24 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.23/936.24 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.23x = 936.24 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.23x = 471,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,115.97/624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.72

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